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Cardiovascular Health
Maintaining your cardiovascular health can affect many areas of your personal health, from protecting and strengthening your brain to keeping the blood flowing well in your legs and feet. Good cardiovascular health reduces your risk of peripheral artery disease, coronary artery disease, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and vascular disease. In addition, good cardiovascular health can help you heal more quickly from surgical procedures and many types of cancer.
When you think of cardiovascular health, you may primarily think of cardiovascular exercise. However, diet, blood pressure and other factors are also important.
Exercise
Engaging in a regular fitness program to maintain your fitness is a significant benefit to your health. Download this PDF to learn more about how exercise benefits your health.
Eating well
We’re regularly reminded how eating well is important to maintaining good health. Cardiovascular specialists at The University of Kansas Health System recommend following the Mediterranean diet for good cardiovascular health. Download this PDF to learn more about the Mediterranean diet.
Blood pressure
Keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range helps maintain heart health. And keeping your heart healthy keeps the rest of your vascular system healthy. Download this PDF to learn more about how to reduce your risk of high blood pressure.
Stop smoking
Smoking is detrimental to your health in many ways. If you need help quitting, download this PDF for resources that can help.